PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tahkojuusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Vosne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tahkojuusto comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC : T.N.T. Teppo Tahkojuusto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tahkojuusto
vs
Vosne

185 cm
41
174 lbs
21 - 24 - 1

183 cm
19
181 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Teppo Tahkojuusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Davy Vosne!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tahkojuusto scores with a takedown into Vosne's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tahkojuusto trying to control but Vosne is working from the bottom.

Vosne looking for a guillotine here but Tahkojuusto defends easily.
Tahkojuusto postures up in Vosne's guard and throws a big left but Vosne blocks it.
Tahkojuusto postures up in Vosne's guard and throws a big left but Vosne blocks it.
Tahkojuusto stopping the sweep attempt from Vosne.
Vosne keeps trying to improve his position.
Tahkojuusto cracks Vosne with a solid left hand.
Tahkojuusto advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vosne takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Tahkojuusto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vosne has escaped the position, nice work there.

Tahkojuusto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vosne knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tahkojuusto is trying to get an arm triangle but Vosne is defending well.

Tahkojuusto tries for a kimura but Vosne is defending well.

Tahkojuusto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vosne is looking to regain half guard here but Tahkojuusto keeps moving and retains side control.
Vosne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vosne wants to improve his position but Tahkojuusto is controlling well.

Tahkojuusto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vosne defends it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tahkojuusto is looking for a kimura but Vosne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tahkojuusto to get the leverage.
Vosne wants to get back to full guard.

Tahkojuusto seems to be looking for submissions.
Vosne is looking to improve his position.
Vosne makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vosne.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tahkojuusto lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vosne keeping full guard, as Tahkojuusto tries to pass.
Vosne throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Vosne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vosne manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tahkojuusto tries to reverse the position but Vosne maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vosne working the ground and pound effectively.
Vosne avoids the attempt from Tahkojuusto to control.
Vosne breaks from Tahkojuusto's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tahkojuusto is desperately trying to improve his position but Vosne has a good base and remains in mount.
Tahkojuusto is working hard here to advance position.
Tahkojuusto wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tahkojuusto tries to reverse the position but Vosne maintains control.
Tahkojuusto wants to control but Vosne is having none of it.
Tahkojuusto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vosne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tahkojuusto!
Tahkojuusto is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vosne landing strikes, looking to finish!

It looks like Teppo Tahkojuusto has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tahkojuusto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Tahkojuusto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tahkojuusto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vosne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tahkojuusto is in close to Vosne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tahkojuusto postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tahkojuusto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vosne wants to sweep here but Tahkojuusto controlling him for the moment.

Tahkojuusto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tahkojuusto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teppo Tahkojuusto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teppo Tahkojuusto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tahkojuusto shoots in and drives through. Vosne sprawls well.
Tahkojuusto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vosne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tahkojuusto has his takedown stuffed
and Vosne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teppo Tahkojuusto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vosne throws out a loose jab but Tahkojuusto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tahkojuusto shoots for a double leg takedown but Vosne sprawls well. He's pushed Tahkojuusto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Vosne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vosne throws a lazy right hand but Tahkojuusto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tahkojuusto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vosne's waist but Vosne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tahkojuusto off to one side.

Vosne feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tahkojuusto sprawling to the canvas! Tahkojuusto rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vosne finish him?!

Tahkojuusto is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vosne throws a hook to the side of Tahkojuusto's head but Tahkojuusto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Tahkojuusto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tahkojuusto fails with the takedown

and Vosne counters by gaining double undehooks. He picks up Tahkojuusto and carries him across to his own corner. OH, that's a monster slam and Tahkojuusto is out cold! A brutal end to the fight and credit to Vosne for not following up with any more shots. He recognised that Tahkojuusto was out. Good sportsmanship.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Davy Vosne!